Best Bets, Aug. 26, 2014: Presidents of the United States of America

Lead vocalist and bass guitarist Chris Ballew founded alternative rock band Presidents of the United States of America in 1993. The group has earned two Grammy nominations. Their most recent album, 'Kudos to You!,' was released in February. July Talk also performs.

Since 2002, journalist Julia Reynolds has been reporting on gangs and youth violence around Salinas, home to Nuestra Familia, one of the most violent gangs in the U.S. The discussion features locals working for gang prevention, including the founders of two youth outreach organizations plus the Salinas police chief.